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Celebrating Archives Month 2025: The Power of Collaboration
October is Archives Month - a time to honor the people and institutions preserving our history.
Published by Andrew Wiegert, October 1st, 2025
Every October, archivists across the country celebrate American Archives Month. This national event recognizes the essential role archives play in documenting our shared past and shaping the future of access to information. From California’s own Archives Crawl to the Society of American Archivists’ focus on collaboration, this month highlights the importance of both preserving collections and building connections.
Why You Should Join Professional Associations Now
Published: September 21, 2020 by iSchool Career Advisor
You know networking is good for future job prospects. It’s also good for future projects and opportunities (for example, maybe you’ll meet the perfect person to write a paper with or discover a panel or round table you want to participate in). Those projects and participatory experiences in turn grow your network, teach you new skills, and may help you land your dream job. Maybe you will meet someone with a job title you’ve never heard of and fall in love with it.
Student Chapters Like the iSchool’s ALASC–A Great Way to Connect
Published: September 13, 2016
Being part of a student group expands your horizons and your professional network.